US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington’s move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil. Source link
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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
“Nearly one in eight women in the United States will face this diagnosis,” Wiles, 68, said in a statement on Monday. “Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work and serve their communities with strength and determination. I now join their ranks.” Source link
Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos
Meta’s advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis. Source link
What can town facing last bank closure learn from neighbours?
People in Caistor say they have adapted since losing their last bank more than a decade ago. Source link
I can survive no-confidence vote – council leader
Warwickshire Green Party councillors call a vote on Councillor George Finch’s position. Source link
London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London’s Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk. Source link
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”. Source link
How Chelsea signed a star team on hidden payments
With Chelsea enjoying so much success after signing star players through secret payments, did they get off lightly? If the club had not been so co-operative they would have faced a much tougher financial penalty and potentially a points deduction. The starting point was the aggravating factors – length of time of the wrongdoing, the…
Late comic among eight honoured with blue plaques
Eight historical figures with links to West Northamptonshire are honoured with blue plaques. Source link
UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. Source link